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SPIN MICRO WIND TURBINE
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Version 1.0
4/25/2014
SPINergy Wind Solutions
VERSION HISTORY
Version
#
1.0
Implemented
By
Yates
Revision
Date
4/25/14
Approved
By
Yates
Approval
Date
4/25/14
Reason
First Edition
1. Preface
This Manual applies to the SPIN turbine produced by SPINergy Wind Solutions.
It is the responsibility of the turbine owner to only allow knowledgeable and qualified
persons to operate the micro-wind turbine.
Do not erect and operate the micro-wind turbine before having studied and understanding
the following:
 Safety Measures for Operations
 User Manual
2. Updating of the Manual
This manual will be continuously updated. Corrections to the document will be noted
under the “Version History” section of the document.
3. Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SAFETY MEASURES FOR OPERATION .......................................................................... 3
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 4
3 PACKAGED WIND TURBINE COMPONENTS................................................................ 5
4 TURBINE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 5
4.1
Mounting blades onto hub ......................................................................................... 5
4.2
mounting yawing system to main frame ................................................................... 6
4.3
mounting hub to generator ........................................................................................ 6
4.4
anchoring of base to ground ...................................................................................... 7
4.5
Nacelle onto main frame ........................................................................................... 7
4.6
Connection of tower sections .................................................................................... 7
4.7
connect tower to base and raise ................................................................................. 7
4.8
Wind turbine is assembled and ready for use ............................................................ 8
5 OPERATIONS OF TURBINE ............................................................................................... 9
6 MAINTENANCE OF TURBINE ........................................................................................... 9
6.1
Monthly ..................................................................................................................... 9
6.2
quarterly .................................................................................................................... 9
APPENDIX A: REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ................................................................. 9
APPENDIX B: ENGINEERING DRAWINGS ....................................................................... 10
Nacelle Assembly Drawing ................................................................................................... 10
Yawing System Sectional View Drawing ............................................................................. 11
Mainframe Drawing............................................................................................................... 12
Base Drawing......................................................................................................................... 13
Guy Wire Slip on Ring attachment Drawing ......................................................................... 14
1 SAFETY MEASURES FOR OPERATION
Read these safety measures in their entirety prior to assembling the SPIN micro wind
turbine. Check boxes to indicate safety measures are fully understood.
 SAVE THE OPERATIONS MANUAL. This manual contains vital instructions
that are to be followed to properly assemble, install, and maintain the wind turbine.
 Read, understand, and follow all warnings.
 Do not install the SPIN micro wind turbine on a windy day.
 Properly torque all fasteners during assembly and installation.
 Turn off the wind turbine if it emits an unusual noise.
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 Properly mark guy wires to make aware of tripping hazard.
 Rotating blades can cause serious injury. Do not put objects of any kind above
safety marker on tower.
 Ensure the wind turbine assembly is level before putting into operation.
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1: Wind Turbine Specifications
SPIN micro wind turbine
Model
4.5kg
Weight
Rotor Diameter
43.7cm
Start Up Wind Speed
10m/s
Watt Hours/month
Maximum Wind Speed
600
17m/s
5W
Rated Power
Figure 1: Turbine Component Dimensions
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3 PACKAGED WIND TURBINE COMPONENTS
Table 2: Packaged Components
Component
Quantity
Base
1
3-1/2” x 3/4” bolt
1
3/4” locknut
1
6ft tower section
3
3ft tower section
1
Tower coupler
3
Guy wire attachment plate
1
Guy wire
3
Main frame assembly
1
Nacelle fasteners
6
Nacelle
1
Generator
1
Hub
1
Blade
3
4 TURBINE INSTALLATION
4.1
MOUNTING BLADES ONTO HUB
Place the three provided blades into the seats in the hub. Once the blades are in place, put
the cover of the hub over the blades and tighten the nut until the blades are secured onto
the hub.
Figure 2: Blade and Hub Assembly
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4.2
MOUNTING YAWING SYSTEM TO MAIN FRAME
Attach the yawing system to the main frame by fitting the yawing mechanism through the
hole in the main frame. Once through the main frame, place the retaining ring into the
groove on the yawing mechanism that protrudes just above the main frame. With the
retaining ring in place, put a locknut on the three provided bolts and place in holes for
yawing system and main frame. Tighten bolts with a wrench.
Figure 3: Yawing System and Main Frame Attachment
4.3
MOUNTING HUB TO GENERATOR
In order to mount the blade hub to the generator, the gear box must be attached to the main
frame using the supplied M3 bolts with the supplied nuts. Then the couplers for the shaft
for the generator must be tightened with a hex key. Lastly, the couple for the shaft to the
blade hub must be mated together by using the previously used hex key. After the
generator and hub are in place, connect the red, yellow, and black wires for the generator
and slip ring.
Figure 4: Hub, Gearbox, and Generator Assembly
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4.4
ANCHORING OF BASE TO GROUND
With a suitable location for the turbine found, it is essential to level the ground for the base
to settle into. Use a level to ensure the base is level and if necessary modify the ground
with a shovel or any necessary tool to make the ground level. Once the ground is level,
place the base in its operating location and anchor the base to the ground with the provided
anchors. IMPORTANT: Ensure the anchors are properly in place or the base is liable to tip
over during the raising operation.
4.5
NACELLE ONTO MAIN FRAME
In order to attach the nacelle onto the main frame, slide the lower part of the nacelle/faired
tower section over the sleeve of the yawing system. Then place the upper half of the
nacelle onto the bottom half of the nacelle, then tighten with the supplied M3 fasteners.
Figure 5: Main Frame and Nacelle Assembly
4.6
CONNECTION OF TOWER SECTIONS
Stage the tower sections starting with the single 3ft section followed by the three 6ft
sections. Place couplers in between each section. Starting with the 3ft section, place the
guy wire attachment plate on top of the tower section and then slide the wire from the
yawing system through the tower section and screw the first coupler onto the 3ft tower
section. Then run the wire through the 6ft tower section and screw that tower section into
the coupler attached to the 3ft tower section. Repeat the process for the next two tower
sections.
4.7
CONNECT TOWER TO BASE AND RAISE
Before attaching the tower to the base, place the selected anchors for the guy wires into the
ground and ensure that the anchors are secure. Once they are secure, place three of the four
guy wires onto the anchors and ensure there are no obstructions from the guy wire anchors
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to the guy wire attachment plate. Then connect the tower to the base using the supplied ¾”
bolt and locknut. With the tower attached to the base, connect the last remaining guy wire
to the last anchor using the quick disconnect that was supplied with the guy wire.
Figure 6: Raising of the Tower
4.8
WIND TURBINE IS ASSEMBLED AND READY FOR USE
Figure 7: Assembled Wind Turbine
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5 OPERATIONS OF TURBINE
Once wind turbine is assembled, be sure that brake is disengaged and enables the blades to
turn at safe speeds. Under normal, windy conditions, plug small electronics into plug
located on the base to allow the electronics to be charged.
6 MAINTENANCE OF TURBINE
6.1
MONTHLY
 Inspect base to ensure no rust has accumulated.
 Check tightness of bolts.
 Check tension in guy wires.
6.2
QUARTERLY






Inspect condition of blades.
Ensure battery is functional.
Inspect wiring connections.
Inspect tower couplers.
Inspect generator conditions.
Inspect condition of nacelle
APPENDIX A: REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
Part
Part Number
Junction Box
RSC080804RC
Guy Wires
6ft Tower
3ft Tower
Coupler
Battery
3498T41
5038K5
5038K38
44705K99
UB12120 (D5775)
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APPENDIX B: ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
NACELLE ASSEMBLY DRAWING
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YAWING SYSTEM SECTIONAL VIEW DRAWING
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MAINFRAME DRAWING
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BASE DRAWING
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GUY WIRE SLIP ON RING ATTACHMENT DRAWING
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